Fallacy and Misstatement

Fallacy

Fallacy noun - A false idea or belief.
Usage example: the once-common fallacy that girls just weren't any good at math

Misstatement and fallacy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misstatement" instead a noun "Fallacy".

Misstatement

Misstatement noun - A statement that contains a mistake.
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Fallacy and misstatement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fallacy" instead a noun "Misstatement".
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